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West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
In Brief, and to the Point.

Dyspepsia is dreadful. Disorder
cd livery is misery. Indigestion is
foe to good nature.
The human digestive apparatus
is one of the most complicated and
wonderful things in existence. 1t is
easily put out of order.
Greasy food, tough food, sloppy
food, bad cookery, mental worry,
late hours, irregular habit, and
many other things which ought not
to be, have made the American peo
pie nation of dyspeptics.
But &reen's August Flower has
done a wonderful work in reforming
this sad business and making the
American people so healthy that
they can enjoy their meats and be
happy.
Remember.-No happiness with
out health. But Green's August
Flower brings health and happiness
to the dyspeptic. Ask your drug
gist for bottle. Seventyfive cts.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

Geo. ROdgey, eighteen years old,
living near Williamsport, in Grant
county, was struck by lightning on
last Saturday and instantly killed.
He was sitting near the fireplace
in his fathers house when the bolt
came down the chimney through a
stovepipe- hole, thence was attracted
to his body. The only mark left by
the fluid was a small blue spot on
the young mans left shoulder.
The stage driver from Petersburg
says that justas he passed Rodgey's
house on Saturday large
ball Of fire about two feet in diane
ter fell from the sky, and when about
six feet from the ground, $50 yards
in front of him, burst with a terrific
report like thunder, scattering
streaks of flame in every direction,
and so frightening his horses as to
render them almost unmanageable.
This was few minutes after Rod
gey was killed. a thunder storm
was in progress at the time.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
A Gift for All.

In order to give all a chance to
test it, and thus be convinced of its
wonderful curative powers, Doctor
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, will be, for
a limited time, given away This
offer is not only liberal, but shows
unbounded faith in the merits of
this great remedy. All who suffer
from Coughs, Colds, Consumption,
Asthma, Bronchitis, or any affection
of Throat, Chest or Lungs are espe-
cially requested to call at Geo. T..
Lights drug store and get Trial
Bottle Free; Large Bottles 81.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

Mr.. II. II. Reese, of Norfolk, Va,
is visiting our city.
Mrs. Williams, three daughters
and son, of Norfolk, Va, are at Capt.
Geo. II. Flagg's.
Miss Ida Brown has returned from
Morgantown, where she has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Brooke.
Mr.. Chas. II. White and daughter
Ida, of Washington City, are sum-
mering at Mr.. Frank Briscoe's, near
CharlestOwn.
Mai. A. w. Mcdonald and Mr..
Am. Monre,o of Berryville,and Messrs.
G. NJ. BeltzhoOver and j. S. Bragg
nier, of Shepherdstown, attended the
special term of the Court here last
week.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

.. J. Quill, New River coke oven
contractor, committed suicide at
Sewell Station, Fayette county, w,
Va, last Saturday morning, by
shooting himself through the head.
The deceased was Il native Of Fair
mont, W. Va, from which place he
went to Sewell two years ago to
build the Mann's Creek Short-Line
Railroad. Quill was in Charleston
the early part of the week, and it is
said INDUCED heavily in drinking
and gambling. He won several hun
bred dollars from one gambling
house, and lost it with much more
at another.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
Consumption, Wasting Diseases

And General Debility. Doctors
disagree as to the relative value of
Cod Liver Oil and Hypophosphites
the one supplying strength and
flesh; the other giving nerve power,
and acting as a tonic to the digest
i've and entire system. But in Scott
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with
Hypophosphites, the two are com
bined, and the effect is wonderful.
Thousands who have derived no per
manent benefit from other prepare
tions have been cured by its use.
This is not an assumption, but facts
that are substantiated by the expe-
rience of the past 10 years. and the
endorsements Of thousands of the
best physicians throughout the
country.
july44w.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
Subscriptions to the DEM

subscriptions to the DEM
OCRAT may be paid to:
Richardson Bros, station
ers and school supplies, Cap
ital street, Charleston.
o. P. Sydenstricker, drug
gist, Lewisburg.
L. w. Bruce, druggist,
Hinton.
Russell & Co., Romney.
Rose & Queen, newsstand,
National Hotel, Washington,
D. G.
DR.. James d. Dillon
Braxton Court House.
M. S. Burdette
stationery, Martinsburg.
W. S. Stephens, General
Merchandise, Lock ha rt's
Jackson county.
Alexander Zeick, Grafton.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
Beware of ointments for catarrh that
Contain Mercury,

Beware of Ointments for catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucus surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, as the damage they
will do are ten-fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury and is taken
internally and acts directly upon
the blood and mucus surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh
Cure be sure that you get the genu-
inc, it is taken internally and made
in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cheney q
Co.
- Sold by Druggists, price
75c. per bottle.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

THE REUNION OF THE SOCIETY OF
THE. ARMY OF WEST VIRGINIA,-in
Wheeling, begins on the 23rd., and
ends on the Goth. The railroads
will issue one fare rates for the round
trip, good from the 22nd to the 9th
inclusive. Persons going to the Re
union, from points east of Cumber-
land, inorder to obtain reduced rates
must purchase 4 first-clasS ticket to
Wheeling, and at the same time re-
quest the ticket agent to issue GER
tifcate of purchase. On arriving at
Wheeling, present this certificate,
as soon as possible, to the Commit
tee of transportation, who will prob
ably endorse it. When the Com
mittee has endorsed this certificate
the ticket agent in Wheeling will is
sue a return ticket for one third of
the fare paid coming to Wheeling.
Unless you get a certificate of pur-
chase from the ticket agent when
you buy your ticket you cannot oh
tain reduced rates to return home.
Those intending to abide in tents,
should carry blanket. For infor-
nation write to write to W. II. Sheib,
Chairman of Committee on Trans
portation. Wheeling.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
RenewS Her Youth.

Mrs. Phoebe CheSey, Peterson,
Clay CO., Iowa, tells the following
remarkable story, the truth of which
is vcuched for by the residents of
the town: IL am 70 years old, have
been troubled with kidney complaint
and lameness for many years; could
not dress myself without help. Now
l am free from all pain and soreness
and am able to do all my own house
work. l owe my thanks to Electric
Bitters for having renewed my youth
and removed completely all disease
and pain" Try bottle, only fifty
cts. at Geo. T. Lights drug store.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
PURE Blue WINDSOR PLASTER,
State of West Virginia.

Jefferson County, to-wit:
In the Clerks Office OF the Circuit Court.
To the Creditors Of VI. Helm, deceased:
IN pursuance of decree OF the Circuit
i Court of the county of Jeffel sou made
in cause therein pending, to subject
the real estate of the said NJ. Helm to
the payment of his debts, You are re-
quired to present your claims against
the estate of the said NJ. Helm for adju-
dication to Forrest w. Blown, Commits
sioner, at his office in the said county,
on or before the
IND DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1857.
Witness: T. w. Latimer, Clerk of said
Court, this 5th day Of July, 1887.
T. w. LATIMER,
julys-6t. Clerk.
Democrat Fee, 500.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12


new device which ingenuity discov-
ers and the profession approves.
The value of such man to a COM
munity cannot be estimated, for his
services are above price. We have
the best reasons to know that high
order of intellect is characteristic Of
the whole Ransom family, and with
it a polish and refinement to be ex-
pected from their associations.
On Saturday evening last a mimic
tournament was held on the green
n front of Edmond II. Chambers
house in honor of the visit to the
place of the three Masters Littlejohn,
sons of Mr.. Clifton Littlejohn. of
Leesburg, Va, and grandsons of our
venerable Mayor, 1t was intended
for the amusement of the youngsters,
but it was very much enjoyed by the
parents and friends of the children
and the neighbors generally, and it
is doubtful if the proud Norman
barons who tilted in the lists of
Ashby under the eyes of the fairest
DANES of Merrie England entered
into the contest with more zest and
resolution to distinguish themselves
than the infant chivalry of Harper's
Ferry felt and displayed on Satur-
day evening Seven champions con-
tended for the honor of browning the
Queen of Love and Beauty or, failing
in the capital prize, that of decora-
ting Maid of Honor. They were
Forrest Littlejohn, Knight of Ivan
hoe; Paul Littlejohn, Knight Of Lees
burg; Horace Littleiohn, Knight of
Lochinvar; Paul Gunnion, Knight
of Washington; Will Crutchley,
knight of the Naples; Norman
Levy, Knight of Shenandoah, and
Elmer Pope, Knight of Halltown.
Contrary to the usages of chivalry,
they dispensed with steeds and ran
to the ring on foot, for they were
INFANTRY, and after spirited con-
test the victory was awarded to the
Knight of Halltown, who crowned
Miss BERTHE Colgate, Queen. The
Knight of Washington crowned Miss
Nellie Crutchley first Maid of Hon
or; the knight of Ivanhoe decorated
Miss Madge Levy second Maid, and
the very youthful and gallant Knight
of Lochinvar honored Miss Mamie
Pope with the place of third Maid.
The last named knight is about four
years old, and it is plain that, like
his famous prototype and namesake,
he will be neither laggard in love
nor coward in war, for he fiercely
resented some attentions paid to his
lady-love by q rival, and we doubtif
all the candy at the place will ap-
pease him. We recognized among
the ladies in attendance Miss Leila
/. Crutchley. who is on visit to her
aunt, Mrs. Eliza Dickey. We knew
Miss Leila when she was quite lit
tie girl-not long ago by the way
and we notice that she has made
good the promise she gave of grow
ing up beautiful woman. The
youthful knights were addressed in
appropriate words by Gen. II. ID.
Mussey, once u distinguished officer
of the Army of the Cumberland, who
gave them sound advice-good
enough, indeed, for people of larger
growth-and the memorable day
ended with q BAwl. or, perhaps, a
dozen of them, as the youthful war
riors underwent the usual Saturday
nights additions. I. *.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

The Virginia New Enterprise
says: about 5000 head of sheep
are now finding abundant pasturage
in the vicinity of this city, where 20
years ago Il whlppoOrwill could not
fly over the country without carry
ing u sack of provisions. Gradually
the summer season here has chang
ed We now have seasonable show
erS and grass, where but two de
cades ago all was drought and bar
renneSs.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
Serious Accident.

Last Saturday, at Mud Greek of
Poca, the ropes of a swing broke,
which resulted in throwing mum
Der of men. women and children to
the ground, distance 80 feet, with
severe results. Geo. Simmons had
arm broken, Miss j. Jones, leg bro
ken, Queen King, infant, skull
crushed by falling on stone. Child
reported dead.-SUn.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

Yellowstone Park is 50 miles wide
from east to west and 60 long from
north to south. The average eleva
ton is something over 1000 feet
above sea level.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
"Scarlet Fever"

Having appeared in our village Oar
bys Prophylactic Fluid was used for
disinfecting the College buildings.
The disease never went beyond =
single case, either in the College or
elsewhere, where the Fluid was used.
-REv. Pres. G.. +. PRICE, Auburn,
Ala.
Darbys Fluid dispels all forms of
epidemic diseases by destroying the
spores or germ poison that cause
,cOntagiOn.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

Fall term of Mt. Union College,
Mt. Union, o., commencing August
odd Send for catalogue.
augl2-2t.
For SALE.-Twenty BREEDING
EWES, Hampshire Ram, one year
old. Enquire at this office.
augl2-3t.
For SALE.-A HOUSE, to be re.
moved. For further particulars,
apply 20 DIR. w. f. LIPPTTT, Jr.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
The DEMOCRAT is published
at one DOLLAR PER
YEAR.
This Journal aspires to be
the Organ of the Democ-
racY of West Virginia.

The railroads connecting the
Northern and Southern parts of
West Virginia pass directly through
Charlestown, and, hence, paper
published at this place can be scat
tered over every part of the State
much quicker than if published at
any other point.
WEST VIRGINIA PUB. CO.,
Charlestown, W. Va.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

1t is the only paper In West Va.
which depends for support on its
circulation outside of the county
where published.
The DEMOCRAT is not a time-serv-
ing, timid newspaper; it is not
afraid to express opinions.
The Managers believe that it is
the best policy to publish all the
facts and to influence public opinion
only by appeals to the intelligence
and patriotism of the people. The
enlightened convictions of its own
ers are not subordinated to the pro-
fits of their paper.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
West Virginia Democrat

is owned and conducted by company
composed exclusively OF Democrats
for principle and not for revenue.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
University of Virginia

tFounded by Thomas Jefferson.)
Gath Session begins October 1, 1887,
and continues nine months.
Thorough instruction in Literary, Sci
eRtifc and Professional Departments, in
Guiding Lar, Medicine, Pharmacy, En-
iReering and agriculture.
For Catalogue apply p. o. University
of vs. Va. to CHAS- S. VENABLE,
Chairman of Faculty.
n3-2m
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores. letter, Chapped Hands, Chit
blains, Corns, and all Skin EruptioDs,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
quired. II is guaranteed 10 give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
. cents per box. For sale by George +.
Light. ianl4-H.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
EE NEWSDEALERS supplied
at the usual discount.
The DEMOCRAT is not a LO-
cal Paper.

carefully exclude from its columns
everything which is not of equal in
terest in every part of the State.
They give the people purely State
paper. West Virginia needs pa
per whose conduct and policy viii.
not be affected by the local issues
and local prejudices which may pre-
vail in the community where pub
lished.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12
The DEMOCRAT is ineXOra
bly, opposed to a tariff for
the sake of protection only

1t expects to become the trusted
and recognized representative of De-
mocracy in this State. To this end
we have secured as contributors to
our editorial columns several of the
ablest and best informed men in diff
ferent parts of the State. We be-
lieve, and we think it's editorial col
umns avouch the fact, that the
DEMOCRAT has behind it as much
painstaking capacity and as much
bold, decisive thought, as any paper
in the land. 1t is very certain that
we have at least three regular con
tributors whose rank in the intellec
tual world is equal to any in the
country.
The DEMOCRAT is the only paper
entirely free from. local complica-
tions, that was ever offered to the
people of West Virginia.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

The DEMOCRAT will wage
unrelenting war against
corrupt politics and will
never submit to bOssism.
1t can afford to be Independent of
millionaire politicians. 1t will ex-
press its opinions boldly respecting
public men and public measures,
but will never NEEDLE with the pri-
vate affairs of any individual.
1t will advocate equal taxation.
1t will expose the unlawful prac-
tees of railroad managers which in
jure our State.
1t will advocate such legislation
as will confine railroad corporations
strictly to the business Of common
carriers.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

Thomas H. Mason, Business. Manager.
West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1887-08-12

The postofiice at Ridersvllle, Nor
gan county, has been discontinued.
Mr.. +. l.. Beller has erected a neat
stoop in front of the dwelling of Mr..
=. :. Dalgarn.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28
NUMBER 81.

mine, and saw Me c.Nurchy take ore
from across the vein, put it in his
buggy, he going to White Oaks.
and lie returned to myself and wife
S32 that it run-32 more lies.
Now tins | say--any test from
the mines McMurchy traded me,
and on those tests we traded, J
showed wealth. But, in fact,
every one was fraud, and the
property is worthless. The prop
erty ne got from my wife and my
self has a Sc, value, and he
has since sold it. | am robbed,
and McMurchy and Parker have
the swag, representing two years
W ork and privations for MS.
| did not know where McMur-
chy took the ore from that he said
run $S2. and ! insisted so strong
for him to go with me and get an
other sack from the same place
that he could not refuse. He did
it. | sent it to Colorado aud had
it tested. 1t ran u trace.
Now, if have made one state
ment that is lot true. it is u duty
McMurchy and Parker owe them
selves, to at once interview me
with a shot gun. But, on the other
hdnd, If everything have said is
true, l ask every fair, honest
minded man il their proper place
is not in the penitentiary.
II. j. NUGENT.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28

ric should endure torever-they
offered up thci' lives as sacrifices
that liberty night he made per.
petual, and reason OdiOus-they
died rathe' than surrender the
priceless bgacy bequeathed them
by their orefathers-they suffered
death nat those who survived
them might enioj the inestima-
Bile blessings indigenous to Il true
DChocratic torn of government.
All honor to the heroes who died
Nat their country might live, and
may the day never come when
their deeds will be forgotten. and
the inestimable blessings their lives
and deaths vouchsated us, as Il
people, shall die in history. or tall
upon the senses as the repetition
of IL fable.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28

Roses and lilies and ,iolets blue
Bloom in our souls for n" brave and the true
Cover them ovsr-yes, cover them over
Paront, and husband. and brother, and lover
Think of those far-away heroes OF ours,
And cover them over wi th beautiful flowers
when the long years have crept slowly away
Fen to the dawn Of esrths funeral day;
When at tho Arch-auqel's trumpet and trcu d
Rise up the faces and forms Of the dead
wnsn the great world It's last judgmcat
awaits
when the blue sky shall swing open it's gates,
md our long columns march silently through,
Past the Great Captain for Hnal review;
Then for the blood that has flown Cor the
right,
Crowns shallbe given untaruished and bright {;
Then the glad ear of the war-martyrsd son,
Proudly shall hear the good Judgment, Well
done"
BlessiI rs for garlands shall cover them over
Parent, and husband, and brother, and lover
God will reward these dead heroes of ourB.
And cover them over with beautiful flowers.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28
STEAM NAVIGATION.

Steam navigation is of compare
lively recent origin-although the
first idea of it was suggested by
Jonathan Hulls, away back in 1876.
In 1877 the paddle wheel was pat
ented by William P. Miller. lie
and a Mr.. Symington are said to
have constructed small steam
boat which travelled at the rate of
8 miles an hour. Fulton's steam
er Clermont," not very pre-
tentlous affair, was run on the
Seine in 1903, and in New York
in 1906. In 1907 Fulton started a
steamer Oh the Hudson. This was
only 80 years ago--within the life
time of men now living. 1t was
in 1915 when the first steam vessel
ran on the river Thames. The
steamer Savannah" is said to
have been the first steamer that
ever] crossed tie ocean. 1t was
$50 tons, and made the trip from
Mverpoelin 26 days, reaching New
York July 18th, 1919. This was
a great event in the art Of naviga-
ton. 1t was declaration that
hereafter the old custom OF sailing
must go. In 1888 the speed had
been increased to such Il degree
that a trip from Bristol, England,
to New York in Is days was re
corded as something extraordinary.
InIS51 the speed had been increased
to IA little less than 10 days. With
in the last few years it is not an
uncommon thing tor vessels to
make the voyage from Liverpool
to New York in G and 7 days.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28

HAD Extra Billy Smith," Of
Va, father to U. S. Atty. General
Smith OF this Territory. lived until
next September, he would have
been 80 years old, But he slipped
his cable last week, after having
served many years in Congress,
two terms as Governor of the "Old
Dominion,", and several other I'M
portant trusts, all with credit to
him self and honor to his constit
uents.
The Lincoln County leader. [volume] (White Oaks, Lincoln County, N.M.) 1882-189?, 1887-05-28

"Bill Nye," gentleman, scholar
and humorist, is going to locate in
New York city and do work ex-
clusively for the World.